Young rapper and controversial influencer Lil Tay has died at the age of 14.
Tay's family shared the news on her Instagram account, writing that the deaths of the young rapper -- whose real name was Claire Hope -- and her brother, Jason Tian, are still under investigation.
"It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire's sudden and tragic passing," the family's statement reads."We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain. This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock. Her brother's passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief."
"During this time of immense sorrow, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this overwhelming loss, as the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother's passing are still under investigation," the statement continues."Claire will forever remain in our hearts, her absence leaving an irreplaceable void that will be felt by all who knew and loved her.
Tragically, Tay's last Instagram post was mourning the death of another young rapper, XXXTentacion, who was killed in an armed robbery in June 2018. "X you truly changed me ❤️," she wrote, sharing a screenshot of the two FaceTiming."You were there for me when everyone wanted me to fail, you were there to give me advice, you were there.
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